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2003 Gulf Stream Motorhome problems

The most common problem on the 2003 Gulf Stream Motorhome is electrical system. Its complaint count is close to a typical Motorhome model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
1
Worst area
Electrical

The worst 2003 Gulf Stream Motorhome problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Electrical
    3
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Tires
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Body
    1

Problems by type

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  • Electrical
    3
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Tires
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Locks
    1
  • Seat belts
    1

Recalls 1

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakersReported September 3, 2003 · 1,699 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain motor homes equipped with t-1 thermal circuit breakers, surface mount and panel mount, if the circuit breaker handle is held in the "on" position after the unit is tripped and the circuit contacts weld together, heat may be generated that may damage attached or adjacent wiring creating a risk of fire.
Risk
In the event of a fire, serious injury or possibly death could occur.
Remedy
Gulf stream will replace the defective circuit breakers with bussman 185 series circuit breakers free of charge. These circuit breakers can be sent directly to you or to a repair facility of your choosing. Owner notification began september 15, 2003. Owners should contact gulf stream at 1‑800‑482‑6456.

Recall number 03V329000 · Recall details

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What 2003 Gulf Stream Motorhome owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 18, 2017 · Tires · 9,000 miles · MD

The size is lt235/75/16 the make is delta essential .premature tire failure , unable to handle load . Purch. 6 tires at the same time all simular date of production 2012. 3 of six failed this summer within 1,700 miles of eachother. All failures were on rear part of a dual wheel set. Properly inflated cold to max air pressure. All tires had 75% or more tread life. Failure indicated by bad vibration then crowning of tread and excessive heat from tire. All 3 still had air in them. Opon removal inner layer seperating from tread. I still have one defet and have removed the other (good) 3 tires from hhe vehicle. I did weigh vehicle and it is not over weight.at 2670lbs the 4 should carry 10680 that are on the rear. I belive many more have already failed and more could fail. This is a bad product.

Filed Aug 6, 2010 · 42,000 miles · NJ · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gulf stream yellowstone rv. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the tow hitch fractured from the vehicle. The rv was flipped over. There were no injuries. The contact stated there was no indication that the hitch was defective. The contact was awaiting an inspection of the vehicle by his insurance company. The failure and current mileages were 42,000.

Filed Aug 31, 2004 · Tires · TX

While driving at 65 MPH the consumer heard a loud explosion. The right rear tire lost the entire tread. Two weeks later the tire in the exact same wheel experienced the same problem. *ak

Filed Jul 13, 2004 · Acceleration, Electrical · NM

Various problems with gulf stream coach model 6280. *mr while driving the engine light illuminated. The vehicle had plenty of oil and coolant and was running smoothly. The consumer then tried a higher grade of gas. The engine light did not come back on, but there was a noise coming from under the hood. The rv was taken to dealer and the mechanic determined that the fuel pump relay was bad. The following week the engine light illuminated again. The vehicle was taken to another dealer and the consumer was told that the problem this time was the 02 sensor. The left speaker did not work and the right speaker became extremely hot. The cruise control brake lights, back up lights and tail lights were inoperative. *jb the consumer requested reimbursement. (gulf stream coach model# 6280 sn 29643) *sc

Filed Oct 7, 2003 · Electrical · FL

Received recal 03v329000 concerning t-1circuit breaker. The consumer and a dealer have tried to contact the manufacturer gulf stream to get the parts for the recall. The manufacturer was not responding to their requests. Gulf stream bt cruiser 2003.

Filed Feb 25, 2003 · Body, Electrical · FL

Partial listing: improperly secured passenger restraints in belted, seated positions; improper tie down of the seat mechanisms in belted seated positions; leaks in the liquid petroleum gas system at time of delivery; installation of cabinet work of sufficient weight to cause serious injury in an overhead area without properly securing it; failure to adequately secure with proper bolts or strapping the fiberglass cap which serves as the exterior covering of the coach's front end above the driver's cab - safety and structural issues have been discovered. Incident date is purchase date.

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Questions about the 2003 Gulf Stream Motorhome

Is the 2003 Gulf Stream Motorhome reliable?

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2003 Gulf Stream Motorhome, close to a typical Motorhome model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Gulf Stream Motorhome?

Electrical system, with 3 complaints. Next is fuel system (2).

How many recalls does the 2003 Gulf Stream Motorhome have?

1 recall, covering electrical system.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Gulf Stream Motorhome electrical?

Yes, 1 recall: 03V329000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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